The Black Curtain: A Mind Shattered

In this gripping Suspense episode, Cary Grant delivers a masterful performance as Frank Townsend, a man plagued by amnesia who awakens on a snowy street with no memory of the last three years of his life. Haunted by the initials "D.N." on a hat and cigar case, Frank sets out to uncover the truth about his forgotten past.

As Frank retraces his steps to Tillery Street, he discovers he was once known as Daniel Nearing, a man wanted for the murder of his employer, John Dietrich. While fleeing from a relentless detective, Frank reunites with his former fiancée, Ruth, who reveals shocking details about his former life. Together, they return to the scene of the crime, where Frank confronts a paralyzed witness, a vindictive family, and a deadly conspiracy that threatens to destroy him.

With taut suspense and a stunning revelation, The Black Curtain explores themes of identity, memory, and the darkness of human nature, keeping listeners on the edge of their seats until the final moment.

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Cast: Cary Grant, William Spear, Hans Conried, Bea Benaderet, Wally Maher, Joseph Kearns.

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